Head Functions Chef

White Now Consulting; Fairy Meadow; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible to public transport

Five weeks annual leave

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

The Fraternity Club in Fairy Meadow is seeking an experienced Head Functions Chef to lead our functions team and elevate high-quality events. You will supervise cooks, manage rosters, stock and menu planning to meet demand for events ranging from 20 to 500 guests.

Role requires Food Safety Supervisor Qualification, strong leadership, and a focus on HACCP/WHS compliance, with excellent presentation and communication. Weekend and night work are required, with flexibility for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Supervisor Qualification mandatory.
• Proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong stock control, ordering, and menu planning knowledge.
• Experience with HACCP & WHS regulations.
• Excellent personal presentation and communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare high-quality dishes for functions and events.
• Oversee kitchen operations and supervise cooks, apprentices and kitchen hands.
• Manage rosters to meet business demand.
• Order and organise stock as required.
• Maintain freshness and quality of ingredients for high standards.
• Assist in seasonal function menu planning.
• Ensure quality and consistency across products.
• Inspect and maintain cleanliness and safety of work areas.
• Monitor and comply with WHS regulations and HACCP procedures.
• Opportunities to work in other club kitchens to expand skills.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

HACCP & WHS

Communication

Food Safety

Stock control

Menu planning

Cost management

My Local Foodie

Follow instructions

Education

Food Safety Supervisor Qualification

Job description

Head Functions Chef - The Fraternity Club

The Fraternity Club is a vibrant social hub in the northern Wollongong suburb of Fairy Meadow. We have a cosmopolitan feel that gives us a unique position in a competitive market. Check out our website to see what we are about!

We are on the hunt for an experienced chef to lead our functions team in strengthening and maintaining our high-quality Functions and Events offering. With one of the largest Auditoriums in the Illawarra region, we can host intimate gatherings of 20 up to large scale plated events of 500. Due to our capability, we are renowned as a leading Functions and Events venue in the Illawarra.

This is a full-time position with hours depending on business demands. The role will involve regular weekend and night work but will offer flexibility to the right applicant.

Dutiesand Responsibilities

• Preparing high-quality dishes for various functions and events
• Oversee all kitchen operations, including supervision of cooks, apprentices and kitchen hands
• Manage rosters effectively to meet business demand
• Ordering and organising stock as required
• Manage the freshness and quality of ingredients, and ensure all products are delivered to the customer at a high standard
• Assist in the creation and planning of function menus on a seasonal basis
• Ensure quality and consistency across all products
• Inspect and maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas for cleanliness and functionality
• Monitor and comply with WHS regulations, HACCP processes, and procedures regarding food safety
• Opportunities to work in other kitchens within the club to expand skills and knowledge

Skills and Experience

Skills required but not limited to include:

• Food Safety Supervisor Qualification (mandatory)
• Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment and the ability to motivate and build a team
• High attention to detail
• Expert level knowledge in stock control, ordering, menu planning, new product development
• Experience managing catering financials, such as Food Cost % and Wage Cost % in a Function Kitchen, essential
• Strong understanding of HACCP & WHS regulations
• Experience with 'My Local Foodie' beneficial but not essential
• Excellent personal presentation
• Fantastic communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions in a prompt and efficient manner

Lifestyle Advantages

• Accessible to Public transport - positioned on the Free Gong Shuttle route and close proximity to Fairy Meadow Train Station
• Attractive Salary & Benefits
• Five weeks of Annual Leave per year
• Employee Assistance Program

We are seeking a committed team player who will impress us with their skills and ambition. If you are passionate about food and love working in a busy kitchen, we would love to hear from you.